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Grayday wondered why his son had time to flirt with his own woman, but not to meet the budding young healer that stood beside him now. Pema, aside from his own Spiritwalker and his daughter, Dawn, was obviously the most desireable shewolf in the pack. She was not just becoming, but also trustworthy and good-hearted. What more could Sunny want?

"I'll have to introduce you," he decided, not wanting another, less-deserving male to get to Pema before his son had a chance.

But the conversation - much like the day - was moving on. Pema mentioned hunting; Grayday had his own agenda for the day. They divvied up the kids and set off toward their separate goals, but the male was at ease with the knowledge that, no matter who she ended up with, Pema would continue to be an asset.